DeWalt DW716 Review - Detailed Look At DeWalt DW716 Miter Saw

Whether you are professional contractor or just a casual woodworker, this DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw will be one of the best saws you've ever seen.

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Very strong 15.0 amp motor produces 3,600 RPM (revolutions per minute). That ensures power, versatility as well exceptional durability for everyone who uses it. Flexibility and wide range of features make this miter saw easy to use - especially if you are making frequently used miter cuts.

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With dual bevel feature and extra tall fence, this compound miter saw provides an unmatched performance. The DeWalt DW716 miter saw has adjustable miter dent plate made of stainless steel which has 11 positive stops for most commonly used cuts. That makes your work much quicker and easier because it's easy to position the blade very quickly.

What can you cut with DeWalt DW716 miter saw?

PVC Wood Hardwood Steel Copper Stone Brick Picture frames Fine furniture

Also, this compound miter saw is relatively lightweight - only around 44 pounds. If you want some kind of portable miter saw, this one is great because it has built-in handle for that.

Another very useful feature is LED light which illuminates the area and casts a shadow where the blade will cut. In some cases this is better than laser because laser is hard to see in the Sun and also can get out of alignment. However, if you really want laser - you can buy separately.

Good Sides

Accuracy Durability Built in handle Carbide blade LED light Clean cuts Safe to use Quite, smooth and powerful

Bad sides

The only bad side I could think of is that you need to spend around 20 minutes to calibrate it out of the box. However, that helps you to get familiar with the tool so it's not actually a problem. Also, lack of laser could be considered a bad side if there was no LED lights. Luckily, LED lights work better than lasers in most cases and provide better accuracy.

All in all this specific miter saw definitely is one of the best miter saw out there in the market today. Furthermore, by buying this DeWalt DW713 miter saw there is no chance you will make mistake. As far as I know, most of the reviews that I've read online are mostly good or excellent and very few of them have anything bad to say about this saw.

DeWalt DW716 Review - Detailed Look At DeWalt DW716 Miter Saw
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DEWALT  DW718  12-Inch Double-Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw
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DEWALT DW718 12-Inch Double-Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw Feature

  • Powerful 15-amp, 3,600 rpm motor delivers extended power and durability
  • Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops improves productivity and ensures cutting accuracy
  • Precise miter system and machined base fence support optimize cutting accuracy
  • Tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 6-5/8-inch nested and base molding up to 6-1/2-inch vertically against the fence
  • Innovative gearbox and belt-drive design increases vertical cutting capacity


DEWALT DW718 12-Inch Double-Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw Overview

Whether you're cutting baseboard or crown molding, the DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw provides quick, accurate cuts to complete the job. Thanks to a powerful 15 Amp motor, an easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle, convenient miter and bevel stops, and a tall fence for oversized moldings, this saw is ready for a range of crosscutting and miter-cutting applications. In addition, it comes with a durable carbide blade, a blade wrench, and a convenient dust bag.

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12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
At a Glance:
  • Powerful 15 amp motor delivers no-load speed of 3,600 rpm

  • Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops

  • Tall, sliding fence for work with crown and base moldings

  • Four hardened steel bevel stops on each side for versatility

  • Two steel horizontal rails for blade travel

  • Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, and 90-day money-back guarantee
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DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

This miter saw features a 15 amp motor that delivers 3,600 rpm for a wide range of cutting jobs. View larger.

DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

The saw's tall fence allows you to cut oversized molding. View larger.
Smart, Powerful Design for Quick, Accurate Cuts
The DEWALT double-bevel sliding compound miter saw's 12-inch blade is backed by a powerful and dependable 15 amp motor. Offering a no-load speed of 3,600 rpm, it makes quick work of cutting framing or molding, as well as other crosscutting and miter-cutting jobs.

This sturdy saw is designed to deliver precise cuts, allowing for the versatile setups required for miter applications. The precise miter system's adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate features 11 positive stops. An easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle delivers quick and accurate miter angles, and features a convenient detent override, which allows you to adjust the miter setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents. And the saw's big miter capacity--0 to 60 degrees to the left and 0 to 50 degrees to the right--adds versatility.

Tall Fencing and Compact Sliding Rails
The tall fence supports 6-5/8-inch crown molding nested vertically, as well as 6-1/2-inch base molding set against the fence. The fence slides out of the way easily when it's time to make bevel cuts. This saw stays compact thanks to its dual horizontal steel rails, which feature an innovative clamping mechanism and linear ball bearings for increased accuracy and durability.

Increased Bevel Capacity and Convenient Stops
This saw is designed to deliver quick, accurate bevel cuts. You can easily set up for bevel cuts that measure between 0 and 48 degrees to the left and to the right. This handy setup provides increased capacity for big jobs and allows you to flip the saw instead of the material. Plus, with hardened steel bevel stops at 0, 33.9, 45 and 48 degrees on both sides, it makes finding and setting the most common bevel angles a quick, easy process.

Ideal for a range of applications, the saw's unique fence design allows it to deliver clean, 45-degree bevel cuts through dimensional lumber measuring up to 2 by 12 inches. At 90-degrees, it can cross cut 2 by 16s.

Portable and Compatible with the DEWALT Laser and L.E.D. System
This lightweight compound miter saw weighs just 53 pounds and features a built-in carry handle, so you can move it around the jobsite easily and lift it comfortably when it comes time to stow the saw at the end of the day.

For additional accuracy and ease of use, this saw is compatible with a DEWALT DW7187 (sold separately) adjustable miter saw laser system (sold separately), which ensures that the cutting line is easy to see via a red laser line. An addition option is the DWS7085 (sold separately) which light the work surface and identifies the specific cut line.

This 12-inch double-bevel sliding compound miter saw also comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

What's in the Box
DW718 DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, carbide blade, dust bag, blade wrench, and vertical material clamp.


DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

The adjustable stainless steel detent plate features 11 positive stops and rotates 90 degrees for a wide range of cuts.





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DEWALT  DW718  12-Inch Double-Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw